Auto Accident
Does My Insurance Cover This? Some Strange Yet Successful Claims
Auto insurance is mandated in most of the country in order to operate a vehicle and is extremely helpful in the event of an accident, especially when the accident was not your fault. Insurance provides financial protection to cover injuries, losses, and damages, and is a business contract between you and your insurance company. You…
Read MoreBroken and Fractured Ribs from Car Crashes
Car wrecks and accidents often result in blunt force trauma injuries to drivers and passengers, which can lead to serious internal damage to the body. For example, in vehicle collisions, victims can be forcefully thrown against the dashboard, steering wheel, or seatbelt, resulting in injuries like ribcage breaks and fractures. Although a broken rib may…
Read MoreCan Drones Help With Accident Reconstruction?
After a car crash, one of the most important things that will help you with your personal injury case is evidence. Especially when injuries are involved, it can be difficult to remember exactly what happened that led up to the collision. Witnesses and drivers may give conflicting information; and as an injury victim you may…
Read MoreSummer Alert: Driving Dehydrated Can be as Dangerous as Driving Drunk
As the dog days of summer are upon us here in North Carolina, the heat can get oppressive. This is a good time to remember to stay hydrated. We all know that keeping properly hydrated during the hot weather keeps us healthy and prevents conditions like heatstroke and dehydration. What you may not know, however,…
Read MoreScarring and Disfigurement from Car Accidents
Car crashes can cause many different types of injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, bone fractures, and burns. In some cases, a driver or passenger may lose a limb or appendage due to amputation. In other cases, a victim may suffer scarring and disfigurement of their face, visible body parts such…
Read MorePotential Back Injuries Caused by Motor Vehicle Accidents
Getting into an accident can be scary and so overwhelming that it feels like it takes over your life. The worst part is becoming so severely injured that you cannot do the things that you used to enjoy. In some cases, your life may be forever changed because of the negligence of another driver. One…
Read MoreThe Deadly Nature of Frontal and Head-on Collisions
If you have been involved in a car crash, you may have undergone an upsetting experience to say the least, regardless of the nature of your injuries. However, often the injuries sustained in these crashes are quite serious, especially with front-end collisions. These are some of the most dangerous car crashes. This type of crash…
Read MoreDetermining Fault in a Car Accident
One unfortunate feature of our roadways is the virtual inevitability of car accidents. Often these accidents are caused by unexpected dangers, such as hazards on the roadway, reckless drivers, fatigued drivers, or simply bad judgment. Regardless of the reason, when a car crash happens, one of the first priorities among those who were injured is…
Read MoreDos and Don’ts After a Car Crash
Being involved in a car crash, even one that seems minor in nature, is very stressful. Whether you were alone in the car, had your children with you, or were with another adult, you can take a number of steps to protect yourself. The most important thing to do after an accident is calling the…
Read MoreWill Charlotte’s New Traffic Signals Help to Prevent Accidents?
The city of Charlotte is expected to get many new traffic signals installed as part of the capital improvement projects designed to make the city safer. These new signals are set to be installed at various intersections throughout the city. We’ve listed a few of the areas set for new signals here. 16th Street &…
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